Common problems:
- Limited shops and garment options available to you
- Want the appearance of a slimmer waist
- Suit fits one part of the body but not others

Our solutions:
- Select the best sized jacket and trouser combination from our extensive suit separates collection
- Jacket chest sizes go up to size 156cm and trouser waist to 144cm
- Our ‘Regular’ and ‘Classic’ fit jackets and trousers are for you

Alterations:
- Once the jacket is fitting correctly in the abdomen, we can narrow the shoulder to fit

Tips and tricks:
- A great fitting suit can make you appear slimmer
- Draw the eye to bright accessories such as pocket squares and lapel pins

Characteristics:
- Shoulders slightly broader than hips

Common problems:
- Most of the time you’ve got it easy. See ‘The Long and the Short of it’ if you’re taller or shorter than the Average Joe

Our solutions:
- Select from our full collection of suits and suit separates.
- Our ‘Narrow’ and ‘Slim’ fit jackets and trousers are for you

Alterations:
- Although your body type might be the easiest to fit, some small alterations may be required

Tips and tricks:
- Take advantage of the extensive range of fabrics and colours readily available to you
- Don’t be tempted to dress like everybody else just because you can. Find your unique style and wear it proudly

Common problems:
- Shoulder fits but the waist is left baggy and untidy
- Tight around thighs, calves and buttocks

Our solutions:
- Select the best sized jacket and trouser combination from our extensive suit separates collection, concentrating on fitting your shoulders and chest correctly
- Our ‘Regular’ fit jackets are for you
- For your trouser, focus on fitting the thigh and buttocks first

Alterations:
- We can take in the jacket waist to fit correctly
- We can alter the waist and leg of the trouser as required

Tips and tricks:
- Your body type is often the most challenging to fit correctly, we’re here to help
- Wearing shoes with more bulk can prevent you looking too top heavy

Our online store shows a selection of what we have available for your body type. Visit us in-store to see more.

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

Your height also comes into play when trying to find the perfect fitting suit. Here are a few additional tips.

SHORT

Our solutions:
- Ready-to-wear suits available in short fittings for men from 160cm (5’3ft)
- We can hem your trousers to your required length and slim the leg
- Our short fitting jackets are 3cm shorter in both body and sleeve

Tips and tricks:
- Even if you’re only a little shorter than the Average Joe, a short fitting suit may well be the perfect solution for you
- Wear socks the same colour as your trousers to visually lengthen the leg
- Try wearing a hat, it will add height and draw people’s attention up higher
- Vertical stripes really work; they trick the eye into seeing a longer torso

TALL

Our solutions:
- Ready-to-wear suits and shirts available in tall fittings for men up to 205cm (6’8 ft)
- Our tall fitting jackets are 3cm longer in both body and sleeve
- Our tall fitting shirts are 5cm longer in both body and sleeve
- Our extra long trouser can easily be hemmed to the required length

Tips and tricks:
- Wear shoes with slim soles to play down your height

Visit us in-store to see our complete range of garments that are best suited to your height and body type.